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Old 05-28-2021, 03:52 PM   #1
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Offset front strut bushings

Time and environment have conspired to make it time for me to replace my front upper strut bushings. I do like the idea of gaining a little camber at the top of the strut, along with increasing caster a bit as well. I'm still at stock ride height and want to retain a rubber bushing, so camber plates are not an option. Whiteline offset bushings apparently self destructed frequently enough to make them pull the offering for the FT86 platform. Pedders sound like what I want, but they are backordered with no projected shipping date according to their website, and they don't seem to like answering their phone. Are there any other brands that use an offset mount? Or am I stuck with OEM replacements (which aren't terrible, but the idea of extra caster is very appealing)..?
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Old 05-29-2021, 08:47 AM   #2
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None i know of, hence was extra happy when Pedders released theirs.
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They're on back order though. I emailed them about a week ago and was told 6-8 weeks. :/
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